Michael Ball — Page 3

No did he appear in the Matinee at 2 pm.

People said he was back the 17th and since then, on 3 different days I have spoken to people who saw those performances and all 3 said he wasn't there, including the time I went. I understnad he is sick and do hope he gets better. But people are EXPECTING a highly advertised performer to be in as they should be.
I am not holding it against him, illness is not something we have power over and it is unfortunate. But when can they replace him? Like if this keeps up for a month longer, I really hope we get someone who isn't sick.
Although, the understudies are very good. I saw Norman and wish he was full-time Fosco

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That is what I have been saying all along. I can't believe someone doesn't come up with a better idea.

I believe you are right on the money,Theaterboy. It would be a shame if Michael B. has the same problem that Michael C. had, but it sure sounds like it. With Michael C.---according to what he said in an interview---it was more than just getting sick again. His immune system was so messed up for a time that he developed "Post-Viral"... "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome."

Some of the Foscos in London played the role without the fat-suit, but it looks like neither Michael was willing to do that.

I do believe the only Fosco that played without the fatsuit was Simon Callow and he didn't sing much if at all.

Updated On: 1/27/06 at 04:12 AM

I heard he would be coming back today (1/27/06). Fingers crossed.

Nope but hoping for today.

Michael was out on Sunday 3 pm show. Actually there were 5 understudies on. Maria was in and was amazing.

I don't think even if Michael and the full cast were in that I would have liked this show. While the performers were EXCELLENT, the score and the book just did not do it for me. The people I were there with Hated the screens. I was not a fan of them and felt that all of the movement shouted hey look at me look what I can do. Just did not enjoy the show.